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Re: If miss pill 21 of 28 BC pack

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:34:11 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Anissa wrote: >
>Why is it that if you miss the 21st pill, of a 28 pill pack with 7
>placebo pills, is that worse than missing a middle pill? Also, why
>should you start a new pack instead of taking it late and continuing on
>schedule?

The last day of hormones is day 21. If you miss it, there shouldn't be a problem.

I don't understand the second question. If you miss a pill, you're supposed to double up the next day, not start a new pack. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
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